Custom House, Dock Street, Dundee | Property for sale | Savills
0.94 Ac(0.38 Ha)
Price on application

Custom HouseDock Street, Dundee

  • Freehold

Key features

  • Landmark A-Listed Georgian mansion house
  • Attractive views across the Waterfront including the V&A Dundee
  • Site extends to approx. 0.94 acres (0.38 ha) in the Dundee’s city centre
  • Planning Permission for 49 conversion (20) & new build (29) private apartments

Unique residential conversion / new build development opportunity at the heart of Dundee’s Waterfront with planning permission for 49 apartments.

About this property

  • Custom House provides a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial historic property within the Waterfront area of Dundee’s city centre. Located close to a wealth of amenities, the site has Planning Permission for 49 luxury apartments set in attractive landscaped grounds. The site for sale extends to approx. 0.94 acres (0.38 ha) and comprises Custom House and an adjacent car parking area. Custom House’s main accommodation comprises three storeys and was originally designed in a neo-classical style, constructed in sandstone with Greek Revival detailing between 1842 and 1843. The building was twice extended to the south. In the 1880’s a three storey rectangular wing was formed from the south east corner of the original building while in the 1930’s a single story extension to this wing was completed. Existing floorplans of the full property and a Heritage Statement providing a detailed context of the building are available from the selling agent. Custom House therefore comprises three elements – Custom House, Excise Office and Harbour Chambers. Custom House (main building adjacent to Dock Street) in particular retains a wealth of historic internal features including fireplaces, oak panelling, staircases and a pilastered entrance vestibule hall.

Local information

  • The site is located within Dundee, Scotland’s fourth largest city
  • The site is approx. 17 km north west of St Andrews, 30 km east of Perth and 60 km north of Edinburgh.
  • The city centre is a short walk from the site and provides a wealth of services and amenities incl Overgate Shopping Centre, Wellgate Shopping Centre, the McManus Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee Central Library, health centres and a variety of leisure, commercial and employment uses.
  • The A90 (Kingsway) is accessible from Dundee and allows direct a-road access west to the M90 at Perth from which direct motorway access to Edinburgh and Glasgow is possible.
  • Dundee railway station is located only 500 metres south west of the subject site and provides regular direct links to Edinburgh (approx. 1 hr 20 min), Aberdeen (approx. 1 hr 10 min) and Perth (approx. 20 min). Dundee airport is located to the west of Dundee city centre (approx. 3km from the site) and hosts a regular London service.

Additional information

  • The site benefits from Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent:
  • Ref: 20/00399/FULL